Brides Against Breast Cancer

Brides Against Breast Cancer// bridesagainstbreastcancer.org

I had the opportunity to volunteer at an event in Austin for Brides Against Breast Cancer when I was interning for a wedding planning company.  Imagine being able to purchase a beautiful wedding dress and all the while being able to contribute to supporting cancer survivors and their families.  They have educational programs as well as outreach programs along with the bridal shows across the country.  The organization serves as a resource and information source for those who are impacted by the disease.

Brides Against Breast Cancer has over 70 bridal shows annually.  The wedding gown sales are vital to this organization being able to succeed in helping cancer survivors.  Fashion designers, manufacturers, bridal shops and former brides donate the wedding dresses.  Some of the dresses are previously worn, but in upstanding condition.  The prices are very low compared to retail and they have great dresses in a variety of sizes (most dresses range from $99 to $800.)  To date, the program has received over 50,000 donations which have kept this program going strong.

Brides Against Breast Cancer// www.bridesagainstbreastcancer.org

You can get involved by volunteering at the National Tour of Wedding Gowns.  They have their tour schedule on their web site.  I can speak from experience when I say that working this event is a bunch of fun.  Getting to put out all of these wedding gowns and meet all of the lucky brides was really fun.  You can also donate your gently used wedding gown to the organization and help grant the wish of one lucky bride-to-be.